Patient Admissions Representative

Seafield Center Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment; Village of Westhampton Beach (NY); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Part time

Job summary

Seafield Center Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment in New York seeks a part-time Admissions Coordinator. You will be the first contact for clients and families, facilitate admissions with facilities and referral sources, and verify insurance while scheduling assessments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong telephone/typing skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with 12 Step Recovery. Weekend and evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with basic telephone and typing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with 12 Step Recovery Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle initial contact for potential clients and families to facilitate admission.
• Coordinate admissions with medical facilities, employers, and referral sources.
• Complete insurance verifications and schedule assessments.
• Coordinate transportation and maintain bed availability and placement paperwork.
• Respond to referrals, answer calls, and explain Seafield programs.

Skills

Telephone skills

Typing skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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• Initial contact for potential clients and/or families, EAP’s, detoxes and other referral sources to facilitate admission to appropriate Seafield facility.
• This position is classified as Essential Day 2 for emergency closure purposes.
• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
• Assist with client admissions, working with medical facilities, employers, and referral sources.
• Answer calls, explain Seafield programs, and record admission info.
• Schedule assessment appointments and handle insurance Verifications.
• Ensure insurance verification is complete before assessments.
• Prepare documents and work with UR and Medical departments.
• Coordinate transportation for client admissions.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and follow their protocols.
• Coordinate bed availability and review medical paperwork for placement.
• Work with Medical Director and maintain the bed board.
• Scan documents, give tours, and process payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Part Time Position Available

Nights and Weekends shift

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Main Function

• Initial contact for potential clients and/or families, EAP’s, detoxes and other referral sources to facilitate admission to appropriate Seafield facility.
• This position is classified as Essential Day 2 for emergency closure purposes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
• Assist with client admissions, working with medical facilities, employers, and referral sources.
• Answer calls, explain Seafield programs, and record admission info.
• Schedule assessment appointments and handle insurance Verifications.
• Ensure insurance verification is complete before assessments.
• Prepare documents and work with UR and Medical departments.
• Coordinate transportation for client admissions.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and follow their protocols.
• Coordinate bed availability and review medical paperwork for placement.
• Work with Medical Director and maintain the bed board.
• Scan documents, give tours, and process payments.
• Required weekend/evening shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

High school graduate with a minimum of two (2) years working experience in public service area. Good basic telephone and typing skills. Must be detail oriented and able to work independently. Thorough knowledge of and experience with 12 Step Recovery Program.

Physical Demands

• Requires talking, hearing, and specific vision abilities (close, distance, and focus).
• Primarily sedentary, with occasional walking and standing.
• Must be able to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator, copier, fax, scanner, and phone

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